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Warning - this is a bit of a gush! If anyone's still trying to sift decent bits out of Glastonbury, please just fast forward to Skunk Anansie. Not simply a cracking British hard rocks band, but a highly talented set of folks with some real style IMO. I saw them last Sunday (for probably 3rd or 4th time) at the Engine Rooms in Southampton. It's a shed but really excellent to see a big band in such a modest venue. Cass Lewis is a very cool dude. All the Skunk material is peppered with compelling bass work and some outstanding grooves. But when you see him live it's even more impressive because he pulls off serious techniques with aplomb. It was a brilliant gig! Add to this the fact that he's clearly a smashing and humble bloke who I got to meet after the show. OK, this is hero-worship but imagine if all our favourite bass players were this cool with the fans?12 points
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Got one of the candy apple reds! As a frenchman, let me say - that's no "Sparkling Burgundy" 😁 And who in their right mind would carbonate good Burgundy wine anyway 🤣11 points
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I can now join this thread as I'm the proud owner of a BB414. First time Yamaha owner, I was originally after a low-to-mid range Squire/Fender P to mess around on but after spotting this for ~£150 delivered, I pulled the trigger. Couldn't be happier, neck is nice and slim and it feels great to play. Needs a setup and a clean so will be doing that before properly putting it through its paces. Has some cracks in the lacquer by the pickups but I'm not fussed about that all - in fact I'm dead impressed overall for the notes spent on it.8 points
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t So having hung up my Sting boots I have decided to start letting all these fine basses go to pastures new. I bought this about 15 years ago IIRC. It has done a lot of gigs and shows some wear, although very little on the maple board as it did most gigs with flats. I've cleaned it up a bit, hardware was a little tarnished but it's looking good. All original but missing one knob. I have a spare that I an put on it that is the same (I think) Ash body and weighs 10.2 pounds on the bathroom scales. 10 pounds and 2 ounces any questions please ask collection only but could meet up if not madly too far7 points -
June update:6 points
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He should spend less time moaning and more time turning some screws. Why does he still have it? If it takes a rank amateur like me 30 mins or so of fettling to set up a bass then a "luthier" should be able to do it in less, I would think. If he can't dial in a playable setup then maybe the bass is genuinely faulty. It can happen. In that case then obviously it's back to the retailer with it. My answer to your question is to pay nothing and learn to set up your own basses. I find it quite theraputic, as well as empowering and keeps more money in my wallet so it's a no-brainer for me.6 points
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So after the terrible gig on Friday night, we played a mini festival gig at the Rose Inn in Wallsend on Saturday night. Not a huge crowd but they were friendly and appreciative and I only needed to turn up with my bass, as the PA and backline were provided. Left my house for the gig at 8pm, on stage at 9pm, finished by 10pm and home by 11pm after watching some of the last band's set. What a difference a day makes...5 points
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Hi everyone, This is just a heads up that I'll be closing the Guitar section on Basschat at the end of the week. Originally it was set up to try and seed some activity before shifting the whole shebang over to Guitarchat. But it's at the point now where we'd like to catch it before the transfer process becomes too unwieldy. Each topic will be vetted because of crosslinks and whether members who posted on BC in the Guitar section are registered on GC. The transfer of guitar topics from BC to GC will also be gradual and probably take months. If you have content you started that you would like ring fenced for transfer, feel free to post a link below. During the transfer, the guitar section will still be visible but I'll post forwarding links to GC for the sake of channelling interest to the right place. If you have posted on BC in the Guitar Section but haven't logged in at GC yet, please take a moment to do so. It'll help us make sure your posts will still be attributed to you when we're ready to start moving them. If you can't use your existing BC password to log in at GC, try doing a forgot password reset and up date your password to whatever your BC one is currently. Then you should have no problems logging in. Thanks in advance, Kiwi4 points
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https://www.loudersound.com/news/kiss-thank-austrian-fans-by-showing-australian-flag4 points
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After a week of waiting, my new bass arrived this morning - a Squier Vista Series Musicmaster, in shell pink. I've been after one of these for a while but haven't seen many turn up, and the ones I have seen have been overpriced, knackered, or both. This one was definitely overpriced when I found it on eBay, but I managed to negotiate the seller down to a more reasonable figure, though slightly north of what I'd hoped to pay. It's in good condition overall, with only one tiny chip on the rear of the body, and a couple of small dents. The seller said it had been "well loved", and though it definitely hasn't been abused, it hadn't been looked after. I had to take the whole thing apart and clean a fair bit of gunk off it. The frets in particular were in some state and despite my graft still need a bit more polishing to get the shite off them. I scored some very cheap D'Addario medium scale Chromes on eBay last week so it's been restrung with those, and just needs a set-up, which I'll do this evening. I've never had a short-scale before, unless you count a Bass VI, and it's great fun to play. It sounds very good through my Peavey Century. It'll be shielded and get a new Switchcraft jack later this week, and possibly a new pickguard as well. Pics:4 points
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Whippet - Devo4 points
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....erm, and with that, its SOLD4 points -
Like everyone here, I have gigged a lot since I was 17. Mainly covers bands and some tribute stuff. Now I concentrate on 80s stuff, both as a duo and occasionally a full band. I'm nearly 54 and have held down a full time job my whole life. I only play gigs I want to now. If the venue is dodgy/ rough etc I won't go back. I try to only gig once a week now, that way the gig gets my full energy, I sing all this 80s stuff and it's harder than you think Last weekend I did back to back gigs, both at venues I love. I was shattered yesterday because of it. I have 9 gigs coming up in July, mostly back to back at the weekends, it will be exhausting but fun. The duo is well paid, minimum 100 quid each, often free drinks too and we don't travel too far either. The band always gets minimum 75 quid each or it simpy won't play (as the duo is more lucrative) but the band has a couple of well paid things coming up. I don't need the money but my duo partner does as he is a full time muso (he teaches too). I mostly spend it on eating out at the weekends (lunch whilst walking my dog, Olive, with my wife) or general shopping. During lockdown 1, I thoroughly enjoyed the time off. Not loading, unloading, worrying about my voice etc. As I get older, I am enjoying what I do more than ever, because I am a bit choosier Rock on people😀4 points
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Having been there over the weekend working with a few bands, I'd say that the alternative elements are still very much in existence. There's so many stages across such a huge site, and unlike most festivals that are one big centrally managed entity, there's whole corners of Glastonbury operating in their own little independent bubbles. There's still the hippy gatherings, independent traders, weird and wonderful happenings in tiny tents, niche artists, debauched club nights, family friendly areas, and who knows what else. The mainstream TV coverage is focused on the handful of bigger stages with the more recognisable artists because that's what most people will tune in for. What I saw whilst dragging my tech box on the mammoth walks between stages was that there's a huge breadth of things going on there behind the obvious headline grabbing stuff.4 points
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SOLD Now down to £725.00. For sale is this magnificent creation with 16 piranha speakers in a very solid and perfectly designed folded horn cabinet. Yes it's large and heavy but boy does it deliver. I purchased this from Alan Greensall who used to run pjb UK distribution in Birmingham. These have to be specially orded at a cost of over £2660.00 excluding vat and import costs. Specifications: 1600 watts, (will perform just fine with any amp kicking out anything from a few hundred watts to thousands) 8ohms, width=24" (622mm) height =47" (1193mm) depth=27.5" (698mm) and weight= 111kg. Surprisingly easy to move on flat surfaces thanks to the 4 castors - 2 of which can be locked by pressing with your foot, which makes it completely static. Yes it is big and heavy but there is nothing to touch it in terms of delivering a huge clear full range sound. I can get it in & out of my Audi A5 sportback hatch (on my own if necessary). So a good size car/estate car or a van is what's needed here. It has a few very minor scuffs and the odd tiny dent, in excellent working order and very good condition. Extremely rare in the UK and indeed the world. I have too many bass cabs, so my loss could be your gain. Collection only for obvious reasons. Jazz bass shown is to show scale and not part of the sale.3 points -
I don't listen to much bass guitar for inspiration but generally prefer to transpose 'synthetic' bass lines I find on House, drum n' bass and trance tunes onto the b/g. While psy /Goa trance bass composed on Abelton, Serum whatever sounds simple it's deceptively tricky and knackering to play precisely on the b/g over 6+ minutes. Anyway, I was doing a search on YT when i came across this guy playing his own trance composition on bass. Very tasty IMO. Just the right amount of delay and a lovely tone3 points
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Whatever it is......... get one before it's instantly discontinued.3 points
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Me too, but it is a fantasy gig. And in my fantasy Jon Anderson is asking me how on earth I played that amazing bas solo in Ritual during the 77/78 Yes In The Round Tour. And then I wake up and I'm crammed into the alcove of the Duck and Grommit wondering how on earth I played the bass part of Mustang Sally so badly. 😀3 points
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Love how you've got all the pedals and board to be invisible. Must be a right shock for the rest of the band when you seemingly pull an effect from thin air!3 points
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Nearly done now...3 points
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I know you have sworn off electric basses @Beedsterbut this is so you3 points
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Thanks Clarky, much appreciated, I spent most of yesterday looking down the back of sofas, I'm around £1498.25 short at the moment 🤔3 points
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I'm not really a fan of Skunk Anansie, but about 30 years ago I was looking around the Bass Centre and Cass Lewis was trying out the new TE gear that had just come in. I was blown away by his playing. I'd never heard someone that good. I managed to overrun my lunch hour by an hour just listening to him playing.3 points
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£150 delivered is a great price, well done! That looks well nice in white with the matching headstock. I would have been tempted myself but A) I'm aff it and B) when I do return to BB land I want an older model with a reversed P pickup. Enjoy!3 points
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First, ohmage is what you pay to The Ox. Speakers have impedance. Not only should you not use cabs with different impedance, you shouldn't mix cabs at all, with one exception, that being when they are loaded with identical drivers wired so that each driver receives the same power. For instance, that could be an 8 ohm 110 along with a 210, the 210 drivers wired parallel for 4 ohms. You'd have to be sure that your amp would handle the resulting 2.7 ohm load. Still, the best route is to use two identical speakers.3 points
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I have knocked this one up if you want to have a look at it. Much more interesting than I thought it would be. If anyone wants to redo this as a tab chart, be my guest. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/I-Wanna-Know-What-Love-Is-Rick-Will-Bass.pdf3 points
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I haven't worn trousers with enough spare material to flap since 1977...3 points
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Urine The Army Now ～ Status Quo3 points
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Fifteen Feet of Pure White Snow ～ Nick Cave3 points
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Bill Black with Elvis 1954-1956. Playing in that trio with Scotty Moore must have been something special.3 points
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Now sold to the man with the, frankly magnificent, beard. Hello folks, my daughter's car has gone bang in a very terminal way so I need to move a bass or two on or she'll sit round the house giving me shade all day. This is a Nate Mendel that is rather special because....er........ok, I got nothing, it's just the stock Nate Mendel that we all know & love. Everything works as it should, it's strung with Elite Detroit flatwounds, sounds great & that neck is as wonderful as everyone says. Only issue to be aware of is that, at some point the previous owner fitted an SPB 1 pickup & appears to have made a screw up. In the pickup cavity there is the remains of a broken height screw, it's not in the mounting screw hole, it's above it & sits about 2mm proud of the wood. However, you obviously cant see it & it doesn't interfere with the mounting or range of movement of the pick up. I suspect ham-fisted Harry probably started screwing in the mounting screw in the wrong place (not the existing hole) & it sheared off. Only mentioned for full disclosure. Otherwise, we have the Fender gigbag, tags etc & the original shipping carton. If you want the bass shipped I can pack it but can you organise your own courier, local pickup is always welcome too. Not looking for any trades - unless it's a city car with an auto-box & less than 2000 miles on it. I know folks like to make offers but in this case it's as cheap as it gets for a Mendel so don't look the proverbial equine present in the mush.3 points -
If we’re getting their looks and equipment, can I change my answer to John Taylor. That way, I’d be fighting off groupies with a sh*tty stick AND I’d own Bernard Edwards’ old Stingray! Win win! 😂3 points
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My choices are a bit mainstream, but I would’ve loved Bruce Foxtons job in The Jam. So many great bass lines in those songs. My other choice would be David Lee Roths Eat ‘em and Smile tour, for the chance to play with musicians of the calibre of Steve Vai and Greg Bisonette each night3 points
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I think sometimes people view Stingrays as a modern hifi bass and tend to treat them like it - but in my opinion they sound best with the bass and treble backed off (I. have treble at 30% and bass at 50%). Some of my fave stingray players have a mellow sound which cuts through the mix as effectively and surgically as a slapped bass. It took me a while to come to that realisation after growing up listening to RHCP and so forth. For me, the beauty of the Stingray sound is in the finer details, not it's out and out slapping sound it's usually pigeon holed for. I tend to prefer a 70s jazz for out and out slap. The Stingray sounds amazing with a smooth baseline with the occasional 'pop' thrown in. Perfect example at 2:35 onwards:3 points
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In excellent condition, superb bass great for all types of music despite what you might think if you were to quickly look on YouTube, the Darkglass pre-amp is very good indeed, I really like the two frequencies of mid adjustment but set flat with the pickups in series is my favourite setting. Looks the business and plays like a dream, shallow neck with nice low action, took about 10 minutes to get used to the fanned frets. I bought it not that long ago on here for a never to happen recording project that would have required plenty of clear B string action. It didn't come with a Dingwall gig bag only a generic one, basic but functional, once I've retrieved it from the loft, I think there are some spare strings in the case too. Collection from Sydenham in SE London preferred, I don't have a car any more but could meet near a station not too far from London. May trade against a Fender Mustang especially a JMJ model, 4 string Precision preferably with a Rosewood board, Precision/Jazz Bass neck or as a long shot a Sony E mount full frame lens. PICS HERE R.2 points -
I'm selling my G&L JB USA bass, bought as new old stock a couple of months ago (built in 2017), as it's just not getting the playing time it deserves. It's three tone sunburst with a rosewood fingerboard, the signature G&L chunky but comfy 'medium C' neck profile, and a super vintagey tone. I've replaced the original pickups with Fender Original Jazz Single Coils and I'll include the original G&L bridge pickup too (neck pickup was dead on arrival). Even though this bass has only been gigged once, it does have a slight mark/scratch by the neck screws (pictured), but otherwise it's in excellent condition. The bass has also been shielded and cleaned and set up. I'll include the USA G&L case and will ship for £40. UK sales only please! Thank you for looking! G&L JB Bass RW 3-Tone Sunburst Features: PICKUPS: Two G&L vintage Alnico jazz pickups (now replaced with Fender - see decription) BODY WOOD: Alder on Standard and all solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier Finishes NECK PROFILE: G&L 1 1/2" Medium C with 9 1/2" radius - w/ PLEK fret dress NUT WIDTH: 1.5 inches FRETS: Medium Jumbo, Jescar 57110 18% nickel silver TUNING KEYS: Custom G&L "Ultra-Lite" with aluminum tapered string posts BRIDGE: G&L Saddle Lock with chrome-plated brass saddles ELECTRONICS: Dual volume controls, one tone control WEIGHT: 9lb 5 ounces (according to bathroom scales)2 points -
For sale excellent condition Zon Legacy Elite 1 from the 80's 2 humbuckers, 2 band EQ, I think its a walnut top, but I'm not positive, phenowood fingerboard, lightweight bass, 9lbs comes with case, plays like a dream collection welcome, UK delivery £25 Now SOLD2 points -
Haven't found Black Midi yet, but did find Squid... Didn't even know they were playing! Great drum based grooves and general oddness. Like New York No Wave was back! Somewhere between James Chance, Talking Heads, Marc Ribot and Alt J...2 points
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I've seen them a few times over the years, was a big fan in their very early days and saw them at King Tut's in Glasgow in (I think) 1995, and chatted to Cass for a bit after the gig. Phenomenal player and a thoroughly lovely human being. Back then he was still 'that guy out of Terence Trent D'Arby's band'!2 points
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What happens in the practice room, stays in the practice room.....2 points -
I think he’s more of a Takamine man 😲2 points
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Not for too much longer...2 points
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Just get two identical cabs. Mixing different cabs is of no benefit to anyone other than the person standing in the "sweet spot". Everyone else will experience a different (probably worse) sound to varying degrees. If you are relying on your rig to provide bass guitar sound for the whole venue, that means the sound and volume of the bass will be different depending on where in the audience you are stood. If the bass goes through the PA then your cabs make zero contribution to what the audience hears.2 points
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Don't Eat the Yellow Snow - Frank Zappa2 points
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Really enjoyed Amyl and the Sniffers. Great band - in particular Amy is a great lyricist. Now there a band who know to drop the "C" word in true Aussie style! It features a lot in Amy's lyrics and between song banter. The bass player pitched in with a few in a heartfelt attack on the US supreme court too.2 points
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For me it would Sami Yaffa who made his name in Hanoi Rocks back in the 80s. He's solidly played since 1980 without running the risk of getting mobbed in the supermarket. He went on to play in LA band Jetboy in the late 80s, did a cool little band called Demolition 23 in the early 90s, has had his own ventures, played with Joan Jett for a while and then wound up in the reformed New York Dolls. He's currently playing with Michael Monroe and just put out an autobiography and solo album. I like the fact he's had variety, stayed grounded and always had cool kit. Personally speaking I wouldn't be chomping at the bit to play with either Joan Jett or Jetboy but to play with Hanoi or the Dolls would more than allow me to take the rough with the smooth. For any ideas of playing with big bands, I think there is a lot to be said for the ability to go for a quiet pint with your Dad occasionally.2 points
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Lycra Virgin - Maradonna2 points
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Anything Duck Dunn would have done.2 points
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After years of ALL sorts, I now realise that for me, the only way is the Stingray way2 points
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Unfortunately the majority don't always get what they voted for. Clinton got 2.8 million more votes than Trump. Fewer people voted for Brexit than didn't vote for it, if you include all the people who didn't vote at all. And Tony Blair got a very low vote count for his third term. Our FPTP system doesn't give the majority what they want at all.2 points
